I think I need a map...

[primsong]

I've been tapped to take on the organization of the worship at our church - unfortunately, this is something that hasn't had anyone really functioning in it for a handful of years, they've just been sort of going along like a patchwork quilt more than with an organized effort. So I go "Okay...but what exactly am I doing again?" to which I get "Oh good, you have no predisposed notions!" - say what? I feel like I am looking at an amorphous blob that's been handed to me, with everyone expecting it to turn into something wonderful. I have no hesitation now about taking it on (I really do think I am supposed to) but.... Um.... Now what?

It is a bit frightening to have everyone's undefined expectations floating (however gently) towards me.

Comments

[estellye.livejournal.com]

How exciting! But it is one of those things everyone has there own idea about and most of those ideas belong to people who are unlikely offer any input until after the fact. Still, with your ability to bridge diplomatic gaps, it should turn out to be the lovely experience it is meant to be. May it transform from an amorphous blob into something wonderful with grace and ease.

[primsong.livejournal.com]

Thankfully, this is a relatively small church - maybe 100 on a Sunday, so it functions more like a family than a business. I hope it will be one of those things I can look back on later and say "what a great learning experience". Just feeling a little unstable...

My pastor says "Oh, this is going to be just wonderful having you in this position!" to which I reply "Aaaaack! Expectations! No expectations!!!" We'll see!

[iorhael94.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! I know it may seem overwhelming right now but I believe in you and have every confidence that you'll do well ...just like with the school libarary ;)

[primsong.livejournal.com]

Thank you - the library is still morphing too, for that sake... I'm building up the church library section, liquidating duplicates for a book sale and adding two 4-yr-olds classes who will be coming in once a week with big round eyes to get to check out a book for themselves.

The only constant is change! I guess it's time for me to stop being one of those who just cheer on everyone else and take a turn being the one needing the cheerleaders.

[iorhael94.livejournal.com]

:) You'll do great! (you can count me as one one of your cheerleaders ;)

[faramirgirl.livejournal.com]

You will figure it out. I trust in your abilities to handle anything that is thrown at you.

[primsong.livejournal.com]

I appreciate your vote of confidence! :-) ((((fg))))

[cads.livejournal.com]

Jellyfish. Squiggly and funny and amorphous and transparent and open minded and altogether pretty cool - except when they get near enough to touch you.
Best of luck.:-)

Remember - you can't please everyone all of the time.
Stick to your guns. Don't do things you would rather not do just to please others.
You have a marvellous character that has a solid base and which allows you to lead. So take charge.

Love ya.